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1993
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MicroWorld Technologies Inc, operating under the eScan, MailScan, and Nemasis brands, is a privately held Indian-headquartered cybersecurity vendor founded in 1993 that develops anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-ransomware, content security, and network intrusion prevention software for desktops, servers, and mobile endpoints. Its product portfolio spans three tiers — SOHO (home/small office antivirus suites and mobile security), Business (internet/total security suites and business DLP), and Enterprise (Corporate Edition, Enterprise DLP with industry-first QR/Data Matrix barcode scanning, Enterprise EDR, Vision Core XDR with next-generation firewalls, Enterprise Mobility Management, and Two-Factor Authentication) — with complementary MailScan email security for Exchange, Lotus Notes, Linux, and SMTP servers. The technology stack incorporates proprietary capabilities including MicroWorld Library (MWL), DIRC, Non-Intrusive Learning Patterns (NILP) for AI-driven spam/phishing detection, Zero-Day Defense combining behavioral analysis and machine learning, and user behavior analytics for insider threat and anomaly detection across endpoint, network, and cloud workloads.

The company makes money through annual and multi-year software subscriptions and license keys across its eScan and MailScan product lines, OEM licensing arrangements with hardware manufacturers, UTM vendors, networking vendors, email gateway/proxy server makers, distributors, and ISPs (re-branding, co-branding, bundling), and channel revenue through a registered partner/reseller program and the incentivized Touchpoint Network. Go-to-market combines direct e-commerce via escanav.com, Amazon listings, partner and affiliate channels, and an SOC2 Cloud deployment option for government buyers. Customers include enterprise and corporate organizations, SMBs, SOHO users, mail server operators, and government/defense, telecom, IT, infrastructure, financial, and education sectors worldwide. The company holds ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II Attestation, multiple VB100 certifications, the AV-TEST Award 2025 for Best Advanced Protection in the Corporate Users category, and collaborations with India's CERT-In under the Cyber Swacchta Kendra initiative; it also disclosed and remediated a January 2026 supply chain incident involving unauthorized access on its regional update servers.

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MicroWorld Technologies Inc (eScan) is a privately held, India-headquartered cybersecurity vendor founded in 1993 that sells anti-virus, EDR/XDR, DLP, email security, and mobile security subscriptions to enterprise, government, SMB, and SOHO customers worldwide through direct, OEM, and partner channels.

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251–500
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HeadquartersFarmington Hills, United States
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Farmington Hills
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
cybersecurity software, endpoint protection, antivirus solutions, data loss prevention, email security
NAICS code2 codes
  • Software Publishers5132
  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services5415
SIC code1 code
  • Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software5045
Product category
Cybersecurity Software
GTM motion3 records

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Revenue model3 records
1Software Licenses and Subscriptions
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

eScan products are sold as annual or multi-year subscriptions with license keys for endpoints, servers, and various security products. Products range from anti-virus for home users to enterprise-level endpoint protection, DLP, and XDR solutions.

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2OEM Licensing
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

MicroWorld licenses its security technologies to OEM partners including hardware manufacturers, software developers, UTM vendors, networking vendors, and others through re-branding, co-branding, and bundling arrangements.

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3Partner Channel Revenue
TypeOthers
Description

Revenue generated through registered partners, affiliates, and resellers who purchase and resell eScan products. The Touchpoint Network rewards program incentivizes partner activations.

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Marketing channels6 records

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Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
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B2B and B2C
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Software
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1eScan Vision Core XDR
Description

Extended Detection and Response platform with AI-driven threat detection, providing comprehensive security across endpoints, cloud applications, and networks

escanav.com
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Core offering1 text field

MicroWorld Technologies Inc, operating under the eScan brand, develops and sells a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity software including Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Ransomware, Content Security, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), email security (MailScan), mobile device management, and multi-factor authentication. Products are offered as annual or multi-year subscriptions across SOHO, SMB, enterprise, and government segments, with additional OEM licensing for integration by partner companies.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
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  • Blocked 117,000 threats in one day for a single customer
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Product overview1 text field

MicroWorld Technologies Inc (eScan) offers a comprehensive cybersecurity product portfolio encompassing Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Ransomware, Content Security, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Mobile Device Management solutions. The portfolio is organized into three main tiers: (1) SOHO Products for home and small office users including eScan Anti-Virus, Internet Security Suite, Total Security Suite, Server Edition, Universal Security Suite, and platform-specific solutions for Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS; (2) Business Solutions including Business DLP, Internet Security Suite for Business, Total Security Suite for Business, and Elite for Business; and (3) Enterprise Solutions featuring eScan Corporate Edition, Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), Enterprise DLP, Ultra Security for Enterprise, Enterprise EDR, and Vision Core XDR. Supporting products include MailScan email security solutions supporting multiple mail platforms (Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, Linux, SMTP Servers, and others), OEM integration technologies, Anti-Theft Portal for device recovery, and the Touchpoint Network partner reward program. The company also provides cloud-based deployments and SOC2 Cloud options for government solutions.

Product and service14 records
1eScan Anti-Virus
CategoryEndpoint Security
Description

Basic antivirus solution providing protection against viruses, malware, and common cyber threats for home and small office users.

2eScan Internet Security Suite
CategoryEndpoint Security
Description

Enhanced security suite with antivirus, anti-spam, anti-ransomware, and content security features for comprehensive personal protection.

3eScan Total Security Suite
CategoryEndpoint Security
Description

Premium security suite offering complete protection including antivirus, anti-ransomware, firewall, parental control, and advanced security features for consumers.

4eScan Server Edition
CategoryServer Security
Description

Antivirus and security solution designed for server environments providing protection for Windows and Linux servers.

5eScan Universal Security Suite
CategoryEndpoint Security
Description

Multi-device security license covering protection across multiple devices and platforms with a single subscription.

6eScan Anti-Virus Security for Mac
CategoryEndpoint Security
Description

Antivirus and security solution specifically designed for macOS providing protection against malware and cyber threats on Mac computers.

7eScan Anti-Virus for Linux Desktops
CategoryEndpoint Security
Description

Antivirus solution for Linux desktop operating systems providing real-time virus protection and security scanning.

8eScan Mobile Security for Android
CategoryMobile Security
Description

Mobile security application for Android devices providing antivirus protection, anti-theft features, and privacy protection.

9eScan Mobile Security for iPhones & iPads
CategoryMobile Security
Description

Mobile security solution for iOS devices providing protection and privacy features for iPhones and iPads.

10eScan Corporate Edition
CategoryEnterprise Endpoint Security
Description

Enterprise-grade antivirus and security solution with hybrid deployment options for business networks.

11eScan Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
CategoryMobility Management
Description

Mobile device management solution for enterprises to secure, manage, and monitor mobile devices across the organization.

12eScan Enterprise DLP
CategoryData Loss Prevention
Description

Enterprise Data Loss Prevention solution preventing unauthorized data exfiltration through monitoring, detection, and blocking of sensitive data transfers, with QR code and Data Matrix barcode scanning.

13eScan Ultra Security for Enterprise
CategoryEnterprise Endpoint Security
Description

Advanced enterprise security solution with comprehensive threat protection, advanced rootkit detection, and network intrusion prevention.

14eScan Enterprise EDR
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Partnership1 partner
1Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

MicroWorld collaborates with CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team), Ministry of Electronics and IT, to provide a Bot Removal Tool in association with Cyber Swacchta Kendra. The tool helps users remove malware and botnet infections from their systems.

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Recent move6 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

MicroWorld Technologies Inc

Cybersecurity Softwareescanav.com

MicroWorld Technologies Inc (eScan) is a privately held, India-headquartered cybersecurity vendor founded in 1993 that sells anti-virus, EDR/XDR, DLP, email security, and mobile security subscriptions to enterprise, government, SMB, and SOHO customers worldwide through direct, OEM, and partner channels.

What MicroWorld Technologies Inc does

MicroWorld Technologies Inc, operating under the eScan, MailScan, and Nemasis brands, is a privately held Indian-headquartered cybersecurity vendor founded in 1993 that develops anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-ransomware, content security, and network intrusion prevention software for desktops, servers, and mobile endpoints. Its product portfolio spans three tiers — SOHO (home/small office antivirus suites and mobile security), Business (internet/total security suites and business DLP), and Enterprise (Corporate Edition, Enterprise DLP with industry-first QR/Data Matrix barcode scanning, Enterprise EDR, Vision Core XDR with next-generation firewalls, Enterprise Mobility Management, and Two-Factor Authentication) — with complementary MailScan email security for Exchange, Lotus Notes, Linux, and SMTP servers. The technology stack incorporates proprietary capabilities including MicroWorld Library (MWL), DIRC, Non-Intrusive Learning Patterns (NILP) for AI-driven spam/phishing detection, Zero-Day Defense combining behavioral analysis and machine learning, and user behavior analytics for insider threat and anomaly detection across endpoint, network, and cloud workloads.

The company makes money through annual and multi-year software subscriptions and license keys across its eScan and MailScan product lines, OEM licensing arrangements with hardware manufacturers, UTM vendors, networking vendors, email gateway/proxy server makers, distributors, and ISPs (re-branding, co-branding, bundling), and channel revenue through a registered partner/reseller program and the incentivized Touchpoint Network. Go-to-market combines direct e-commerce via escanav.com, Amazon listings, partner and affiliate channels, and an SOC2 Cloud deployment option for government buyers. Customers include enterprise and corporate organizations, SMBs, SOHO users, mail server operators, and government/defense, telecom, IT, infrastructure, financial, and education sectors worldwide. The company holds ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II Attestation, multiple VB100 certifications, the AV-TEST Award 2025 for Best Advanced Protection in the Corporate Users category, and collaborations with India's CERT-In under the Cyber Swacchta Kendra initiative; it also disclosed and remediated a January 2026 supply chain incident involving unauthorized access on its regional update servers.

MicroWorld Technologies Inc firmographics

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Name
MicroWorld Technologies Inc
Legal name
MicroWorld Technologies Inc
Website
https://escanav.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1993
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Short description
MicroWorld Technologies Inc (eScan) is a privately held, India-headquartered cybersecurity vendor founded in 1993 that sells anti-virus, EDR/XDR, DLP, email security, and mobile security subscriptions to enterprise, government, SMB, and SOHO customers worldwide through direct, OEM, and partner channels.
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Where MicroWorld Technologies Inc is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Farmington Hills
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

MicroWorld Technologies Inc business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: eScan products are sold as annual or multi-year subscriptions with license keys for endpoints, servers, and various security products. Products range from anti-virus for home users to enterprise-level endpoint protection, DLP, and XDR solutions.
  2. OEM Licensing: MicroWorld licenses its security technologies to OEM partners including hardware manufacturers, software developers, UTM vendors, networking vendors, and others through re-branding, co-branding, and bundling arrangements.
  3. Partner Channel Revenue: Revenue generated through registered partners, affiliates, and resellers who purchase and resell eScan products. The Touchpoint Network rewards program incentivizes partner activations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

MicroWorld Technologies Inc product offering

Product offering

Core offering

MicroWorld Technologies Inc, operating under the eScan brand, develops and sells a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity software including Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Ransomware, Content Security, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), email security (MailScan), mobile device management, and multi-factor authentication. Products are offered as annual or multi-year subscriptions across SOHO, SMB, enterprise, and government segments, with additional OEM licensing for integration by partner companies.

Product overview

MicroWorld Technologies Inc (eScan) offers a comprehensive cybersecurity product portfolio encompassing Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Ransomware, Content Security, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Mobile Device Management solutions. The portfolio is organized into three main tiers: (1) SOHO Products for home and small office users including eScan Anti-Virus, Internet Security Suite, Total Security Suite, Server Edition, Universal Security Suite, and platform-specific solutions for Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS; (2) Business Solutions including Business DLP, Internet Security Suite for Business, Total Security Suite for Business, and Elite for Business; and (3) Enterprise Solutions featuring eScan Corporate Edition, Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), Enterprise DLP, Ultra Security for Enterprise, Enterprise EDR, and Vision Core XDR. Supporting products include MailScan email security solutions supporting multiple mail platforms (Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, Linux, SMTP Servers, and others), OEM integration technologies, Anti-Theft Portal for device recovery, and the Touchpoint Network partner reward program. The company also provides cloud-based deployments and SOC2 Cloud options for government solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • eScan Vision Core XDR: Extended Detection and Response platform with AI-driven threat detection, providing comprehensive security across endpoints, cloud applications, and networks
  • eScan Enterprise EDR
  • eScan Enterprise DLP
  • eScan Ultra Security for Enterprise
  • MailScan
  • Nemasis

Products and services

  • eScan Anti-Virus Basic antivirus solution providing protection against viruses, malware, and common cyber threats for home and small office users.
  • eScan Internet Security Suite Enhanced security suite with antivirus, anti-spam, anti-ransomware, and content security features for comprehensive personal protection.
  • eScan Total Security Suite Premium security suite offering complete protection including antivirus, anti-ransomware, firewall, parental control, and advanced security features for consumers.
  • eScan Server Edition Antivirus and security solution designed for server environments providing protection for Windows and Linux servers.
  • eScan Universal Security Suite Multi-device security license covering protection across multiple devices and platforms with a single subscription.
  • eScan Anti-Virus Security for Mac Antivirus and security solution specifically designed for macOS providing protection against malware and cyber threats on Mac computers.
  • eScan Anti-Virus for Linux Desktops Antivirus solution for Linux desktop operating systems providing real-time virus protection and security scanning.
  • eScan Mobile Security for Android Mobile security application for Android devices providing antivirus protection, anti-theft features, and privacy protection.
  • eScan Mobile Security for iPhones & iPads Mobile security solution for iOS devices providing protection and privacy features for iPhones and iPads.
  • eScan Corporate Edition Enterprise-grade antivirus and security solution with hybrid deployment options for business networks.
  • eScan Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mobile device management solution for enterprises to secure, manage, and monitor mobile devices across the organization.
  • eScan Enterprise DLP Enterprise Data Loss Prevention solution preventing unauthorized data exfiltration through monitoring, detection, and blocking of sensitive data transfers, with QR code and Data Matrix barcode scanning.
  • eScan Ultra Security for Enterprise Advanced enterprise security solution with comprehensive threat protection, advanced rootkit detection, and network intrusion prevention.
  • eScan Enterprise EDR

Quantifiable outcome

  • Blocked 117,000 threats in one day for a single customer
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use MicroWorld Technologies Inc

Customer profile

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

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MicroWorld Technologies Inc technology and API

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AI maturity

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AI capability13 records

Feature6 records

MicroWorld Technologies Inc partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicroWorld collaborates with CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team), Ministry of Electronics and IT, to provide a Bot Removal Tool in association with Cyber Swacchta Kendra. The tool helps users remove malware and botnet infections from their systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

MicroWorld Technologies Inc competitors and assessment

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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MicroWorld Technologies Inc subsidiaries and ownership

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Subsidiaries3 records

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

MicroWorld Technologies Inc M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about MicroWorld Technologies Inc

What does MicroWorld Technologies Inc do?

MicroWorld Technologies Inc, operating under the eScan brand, develops and sells a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity software including Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Ransomware, Content Security, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), email security (MailScan), mobile device management, and multi-factor authentication. Products are offered as annual or multi-year subscriptions across SOHO, SMB, enterprise, and government segments, with additional OEM licensing for integration by partner companies.

Is MicroWorld Technologies Inc a public or private company?

MicroWorld Technologies Inc is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was MicroWorld Technologies Inc founded?

MicroWorld Technologies Inc was founded in 1993. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is MicroWorld Technologies Inc based?

MicroWorld Technologies Inc is headquartered in Farmington Hills, United States, in the North America region.

How does MicroWorld Technologies Inc make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses and Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are OEM Licensing and partner Channel Revenue.

Does MicroWorld Technologies Inc have an API?

No public API is recorded for MicroWorld Technologies Inc.

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ITVoiceeScan Recognises Top Channel Partners with Thailand Experience, Reinforces Focus on Channel GrowtheScan, a brand of MicroWorld Technologies Inc., recognized its top-performing channel partners with a special experience in Thailand to acknowledge their business performance and reinforce the company's growth strategy. The initiative aimed to strengthen relationships within eScan's global channel ecosystem, which includes 50,000 partners across more than 90 countries, while addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges.EIN PresswireeScan Enterprise EDR Receives AV-TEST 2025 Best Advanced Protection Award Against Ransomware and InfostealerseScan Enterprise EDR received the AV-TEST 2025 Best Advanced Protection award for corporate users, one of only two solutions to earn it. The award recognizes consistent excellence across the 2025 testing cycle, with eScan's integrated platform achieving perfect ATP scores. The solution protects critical infrastructure across 90+ countries.EIN PresswireeScan Enterprise DLP Closes Critical GitHub Access Control Gap for OrganizationseScan announced GitHub Tenant Control in its Enterprise DLP, enforcing corporate-only authentication across GitHub Team, Organization, and Enterprise accounts without requiring a GitHub Enterprise plan. The feature blocks access via personal credentials or third-party SSO, addressing GitHub's 39 million leaked secrets in 2024 and the tj-actions compromise affecting 23,000 repositories.EIN PresswireeScan Enterprise EDR Wins AV-TEST Award 2025 for Best Advanced ProtectioneScan Enterprise EDR won the AV-TEST Institute's 2025 Best Advanced Protection award for corporate users, recognizing its consistent defense against ransomware and infostealers. The award is one of only two given in the category, and eScan's solution integrates endpoint, network, and behavioral analysis. The company protects critical infrastructure across 90+ countries.ET Edge InsightseScan Enterprise EDR wins AV-TEST award 2025 for best advanced protection against ransomware and infostealerseScan (MicroWorld Technologies Inc.), a global cybersecurity company headquartered in India, has won the AV-TEST Award 2025 for Best Advanced Protection in the Corporate Users category, becoming one of only two solutions worldwide to earn this distinction for consistent excellence across the entire 2025 testing cycle.Checkpoint2nd February – Threat Intelligence ReportThis weekly threat intelligence bulletin documents multiple significant cyber incidents including a supply-chain compromise at MicroWorld Technologies (eScan antivirus) where malicious updates delivered multi-stage malware, a confirmed data breach at Crunchbase affecting over 2 million records by ShinyHunters, a Qilin ransomware leak at Tulsa International Airport, and a claimed data breach at Nike by WorldLeaks exposing 1.4 terabytes of supply chain data. Critical vulnerabilities include an actively exploited WinRAR path traversal flaw (CVE-2025-8088) used by state-sponsored actors, two critical SmarterMail flaws including an actively exploited remote code execution vulnerability affecting over 6,000 servers, and an authentication bypass in Fortinet's FortiCloud SSO (CVSS 9.4) that is actively exploited. Polish CERT also documented coordinated destructive attacks on energy and manufacturing sectors attributed to Static Tundra using FortiGate SSL VPN access.SecurityWeekeScan Antivirus Delivers Malware in Supply Chain AttackeScan antivirus users were infected with malware last week after hackers compromised an official update server, distributing malicious updates through the company's legitimate infrastructure to enterprise and consumer endpoints globally. Cybersecurity firm Morphisec detected the attack on January 29 and had reported it to MicroWorld Technologies (eScan's parent company) on January 21, after identifying malicious behavior on customer devices. eScan confirmed unauthorized access on January 20, isolated the affected regional update servers, and released a remediation utility, though the company disputes Morphisec's characterization of the incident and is reportedly working with legal counsel.Help Net SecurityeScan AV users targeted with malicious updatesThe update infrastructure of Indian cybersecurity company MicroWorld Technologies was compromised on January 20, 2026, to distribute trojanized updates for their eScan antivirus product, disabling protection on affected endpoints and installing persistent downloaders connected to attacker-controlled C2 servers. Morphisec detected and blocked the attack on five of their customers, while MicroWorld claims only a small subset was affected and that they isolated the compromised infrastructure within an hour and took global updates offline for 8+ hours. The malicious downloader is designed to execute remote commands via dynamically updated C2 infrastructure, allowing operators to push new payloads without changing the download URL.Morphisec Breach Prevention BlogThreat Bulletin: Critical eScan Supply Chain CompromiseOn January 20, 2026, Morphisec identified an active supply chain compromise affecting MicroWorld Technologies' eScan antivirus product, distributing malicious updates through eScan's legitimate update infrastructure to enterprise and consumer endpoints globally. The malicious payload tampers with eScan registry, files, and update configuration to prevent automatic remediation, requiring affected organizations to proactively contact eScan for manual patches. eScan stated they detected the incident, isolated affected infrastructure within one hour, and took their global update system offline for over eight hours while investigating.openPR.comeScan Enterprise DLP Addresses Critical Gap in Data Security with Industry-First QR Code ScanningeScan cybersecurity solutions, a division of MicroWorld Technologies, announced an industry-first enhancement to its Enterprise Data Loss Prevention platform with automated QR code and Data Matrix barcode scanning capabilities, addressing a critical gap identified by security researchers where most DLP solutions cannot detect data exfiltration attempts via visual codes. The new feature applies the same content inspection rules used for text documents to scanned barcodes, flagging sensitive data patterns like credit card numbers, Aadhaar and PAN numbers, and identifying suspicious encrypted content. According to cited research, quishing attacks increased 25% in 2025 with only 36% of such attacks being properly identified, underscoring the urgency of this capability.